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flag In 2023, 99 Irish hospital consultants earned over €350,000, up from 57 in 2022, due to new pay deals and contract changes.

flag A 2023 HSE internal audit found that 99 hospital consultants in Ireland earned over €350,000 annually in public sector pay, more than doubling from 57 in 2022. flag The increase was linked to new pay agreements, reversal of past cuts, and a transition year for a new consultant contract. flag High earners were mainly in radiology, emergency medicine, surgery, and psychiatry, with total payments reaching €41 million and an average of €416,000. flag The audit cited concerns over workload, patient safety, and burnout, recommending better tracking of payments and reducing off-contract work through hiring and capacity increases. flag Findings align with prior audits and raise ongoing questions about public healthcare pay transparency and spending.

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